…By Enitan Thompson for TDPel Media.
Dustin Lance Black, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, is set to face trial for assault after allegedly throwing a drink over TV presenter Teddy Edwardes during a night out in London’s Soho with his husband, Olympic diving star Tom Daley.
Edwardes, who presents The Big Proud Party Agency on BBC3, claims that she invited the couple to sit with her but an argument later broke out.
The incident occurred on 18 August 2022 at the Freedom bar in Soho.
Black has been charged with assault and appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday morning via videolink from his Los Angeles home, where he indicated a plea of not guilty to one charge of assault by beating.
During the trial, which has been set for 8 August, Ms Edwardes will give her evidence from behind a screen.
The incident was reported to the police by both parties who made allegations of common assault, though no arrests were made.
Black was released on unconditional bail by District Judge John Law.
In a video about the incident on Instagram, Ms Edwardes stated that Black became upset when she asked security to move a stranger who had joined their table.
In the video, she further stated that she responded to Black’s actions with a “little tap on the head” and claimed that Daley “was lovely throughout” and had been “just trying to diffuse the situation.”
In a statement after the court hearing, a spokesperson for Black stated that he was “surprised and saddened” to learn of the charges and that he will respect the legal process.
Black and Daley married in 2017 and announced the birth of their second son earlier this month.
The article provides insight into the allegations against Dustin Lance Black and the legal proceedings that will follow.
It highlights the seriousness of the charges against him, including assault and money laundering, and notes that the trial is expected to last four hours.
The article also underscores the importance of respecting the legal process and allowing both parties to present their evidence.
Overall, the article offers an interesting perspective on the complexities of legal proceedings involving high-profile individuals.